PEANUT BUTTER TURTLE CANDIES

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Every year at the holidays, these candy turtles are a huge hit with family, friends and coworkers. I get lots of requests for more and have even been told not to bother with a holiday visit if I don't bring my turtles-talk about a compliment! They're also good with dark chocolate and salted pecans. -Misty Schwotzer, Groveport, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

72 pecan halves (about 1-3/4 cups)
1/4 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
5 ounces milk chocolate candy coating, coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons shortening

Steps:

On waxed paper-lined pans, arrange pecan halves in clusters of three., In a small bowl, beat peanut butter and butter until blended; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. In a microwave, melt candy coating and shortening; stir until smooth., Spoon 1/4 teaspoon melted chocolate into the center of each pecan cluster. Place teaspoonfuls of peanut butter mixture in the center of each cluster; press down slightly. Spoon remaining melted chocolate over tops. Chill for 10 minutes or until set. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 19mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.